Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko in action against Taylor Dent of America during the second round match at the Proton Malaysia Open at Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil, September 30, 2009. Davydenko won . 6-3, 7-6. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Sweden’s Robin Soderling in action against Brendan Evans of America during the second round match at Proton Malaysia Open at Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil, September 30, 2009. Soderling won 6-1, 6-1. GLENN GUAN/The Star

France’s Gael Monfils in action against Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan during the second round match at Proton Malaysia Open at Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil, September 30, 2009. Monfils won 7-6(3), 7-6(2). GLENN GUAN/The Star